CHEMY202-23B (HAM)

Physical Chemistry

15 Points

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The University of Waikato
Academic Divisions
Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Science
Chemistry and Applied Physics

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Michael Mucalo

Michael Mucalo
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E.3.07
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michael.mucalo@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Administrator(s)

: klaus.reiter@waikato.ac.nz

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

: anne.ferrier-watson@waikato.ac.nz

You can contact staff by:

  • Calling +64 7 838 4466 select option 1, then enter the extension.
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What this paper is about

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This paper outline has been made available early to assist with paper selection. It is currently a DRAFT. Some of the details might change slightly between now and the start of B trimester.

Paper Description

This course covers aspects of physical chemistry including thermodynamics and phase equilibria; chemical kinetics; conductance and electrochemistry

Paper Structure

This Lecture and lab course covers 5 major areas of Physical Chemistry which are fundamental not only in Chemistry but also in other disciplines such as the Biological Sciences, Earth Sciences, and Engineering.

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How this paper will be taught

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This year, the CHEMY202 paper is to be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorial lectures, some pre-recorded zoom tutorials and laboratories. The main lecture content is to be PANOPTO recorded with these recordings being accessible via the Moodle site for Waikato University at https://elearn.waikato.ac.nz.

The lab sessions for this course begin in the second week after course commencement. Hence they consist of a 3 hour commitment every second week with the first lab for CHEMY202 beginning in the second week after the course starts and thence fortnightly. For coming to the lab you will need to choose from the two available streams (Monday and Tuesday).

Tutorials:

NOTE: Face to face tutorials will be scheduled within the normal timeslots of lectures. We will try to schedule these at times just before tests or exams and will supplement them with Zoom tutorials where needed.

Students are invited to request if any problems that they may want additional information or advice on could be recorded as a zoom tutorial

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Use the laws of thermodynamics to explain gas processes, the Carnot cycle, and to carry out calculations of enthalpy and entropy
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Test 1 (Thermodynamics and Kinetics) (2)
    • Assignment 1 (Thermodynamics and Kinetics) (3)
    • Exam (8)
  • Explain reversible vs. irreversible processes and the connection to spontaneity as well as discuss the interplay between entropy and enthalpy in determining spontaneity
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Test 1 (Thermodynamics and Kinetics) (2)
    • Assignment 1 (Thermodynamics and Kinetics) (3)
    • Exam (8)
  • Process kinetics data to determine the order of each reactant and hence the overall order of a reaction and to write the appropriate rate equations and determine the effect of temperature upon the rate constant
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Test 1 (Thermodynamics and Kinetics) (2)
    • Assignment 1 (Thermodynamics and Kinetics) (3)
    • Exam (8)
  • Interpret and process kinetics data for more complex sequential and parallel multi-step reactions, applying the steady state and pre-equilibrium approximations as necessary to write kinetic expressions
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Test 1 (Thermodynamics and Kinetics) (2)
    • Assignment 1 (Thermodynamics and Kinetics) (3)
    • Exam (8)
  • Discuss enzyme catalysed reactions in the absence and presence of a competitive inhibitor as well as process data from such reactions
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Test 1 (Thermodynamics and Kinetics) (2)
    • Assignment 1 (Thermodynamics and Kinetics) (3)
    • Exam (8)
  • Characterize radical chain reactions and describe thermal and chain-branching explosion reactions
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Test 1 (Thermodynamics and Kinetics) (2)
    • Assignment 1 (Thermodynamics and Kinetics) (3)
    • Exam (8)
  • Define and recognise a phase of a substance; describe, prove and use the Gibbs Phase Rule; and describe and interpret phase diagrams as well as contrast ideal and non-ideal solutions
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Test 2 (Phase Equilibria, Conductance and Electrochemistry) (5)
    • Assignment 2 (Phase Equilibria, Conductance and Electrochemistry) (6)
    • Exam (8)
  • Describe conductivity mechanisms for migrating ions as well as the difference between weak and strong electrolytes and the application of conductivity measurements to titrations and other uses
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Test 2 (Phase Equilibria, Conductance and Electrochemistry) (5)
    • Assignment 2 (Phase Equilibria, Conductance and Electrochemistry) (6)
    • Exam (8)
  • Explain the working of electrochemical cells under standard and non-standard conditions including the idea of activities of ionic components in electrolyte solutions and to extend these arguments to the functioning of a pH electrode
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  • Demonstrate the ability to make careful and good quality experimental measurements whilst following appropriate safety protocols
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Error Exercise (part of laboratory) (1)
    • Lab Report (1) (4)
    • Laboratory Reports (3) (7)
  • Write concise and clear laboratory reports with coherent discussion supported by appropriate referencing calculations on uncertainties in measurements and using appropriate language and formatting
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Error Exercise (part of laboratory) (1)
    • Lab Report (1) (4)
    • Laboratory Reports (3) (7)
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 60:40. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 40% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 60:40 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 40% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Error Exercise (part of laboratory)
7 Aug 2023
4:30 PM
10
  • Email: Convenor
2. Test 1 (Thermodynamics and Kinetics)
18 Aug 2023
11:00 AM
10
  • Hand-in: In Lecture
3. Assignment 1 (Thermodynamics and Kinetics)
11 Sep 2023
4:30 PM
5
  • Email: Convenor
4. Lab Report (1)
15 Sep 2023
4:30 PM
5
  • Email: Convenor
5. Test 2 (Phase Equilibria, Conductance and Electrochemistry)
12 Oct 2023
12:00 PM
10
  • Hand-in: In Lecture
6. Assignment 2 (Phase Equilibria, Conductance and Electrochemistry)
13 Oct 2023
6:00 PM
5
  • Email: Convenor
7. Laboratory Reports (3)
20 Oct 2023
4:30 PM
15
  • Email: Convenor
8. Exam
40
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Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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